Antpool and Foundry dominate Bitcoin mining, and as the halving approaches, there is expected to be intensified competition between China and the U.S., which could spur demand for advanced mining rigs and impact market prices.
A Bitcoin transaction paid an unusually high fee of $3.14 million, with 83 BTC transferred, raising questions about the reason for the mistake.
British investment managers have received approval to develop tokenised funds, allowing assets to be split into smaller tokens backed by blockchain technology, which aims to provide cheaper and more transparent trading options, as well as a wider range of assets for investors.
FLIP, the native token of cross-chain swap platform ChainFlip, experienced a significant surge on its first day of trading, more than doubling in value and reaching a high of $5.94, with a trading volume of $79 million across various exchanges.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rebounded after a recent selloff, approaching recent highs and fueling expectations for further gains supported by market participants and favorable seasonality.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde revealed that her son lost "almost all" of his investments in crypto assets, reaffirming her negative stance on cryptocurrencies and the need for global regulation to protect consumers and prevent criminal activities.
Gold-backed cryptocurrency platform TCG Social Media Group has filed a 1 billion baht lawsuit against JKN Global Group, accusing it of defamation and asset embezzlement related to the Miss Universe Coin project.
Ethereum-based decentralized exchange Uniswap could have a significant upside move if it sustains a close above $5.70, potentially reaching $10, while Polygon may witness a sell-off if it fails to break above a crucial price level, according to cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez. Additionally, Chainlink could surpass its 2023 high of $16.62, and XRP may rally between $0.65 and $0.66 as it breaks out from a descending parallel channel.
A significant number of shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust have been bought at a discount in anticipation of the trust's conversion to an ETF, which could result in a significant outflow from the Bitcoin space and put downward pressure on prices, according to JPMorgan.
Grayscale Investment's latest report highlights XRP as a strong competitor to traditional cross-border payment systems due to its fast transactions and low costs, positioning it as the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin in terms of market dominance.
The settlement between Binance and the U.S. government is seen as positive for the crypto industry, reducing systemic risk and reinforcing the shift towards regulated crypto entities, attracting investors from traditional finance and benefitting Binance's trading and BNB Smart Chain businesses.
ARK Invest's Next Generation Internet ETF has sold 700,000 shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in the past month, but still holds 4.3 million GBTC shares worth $131.8 million.
The Cardano (ADA) price is currently consolidating above a support area and is expected to increase towards the next resistance level at $0.45, indicating a potential upward movement.
Terra founder Do Kwon has been approved for extradition to either South Korea or the United States after being caught with falsified documents in Montenegro, and the final decision will be made by the Montenegrin Justice Minister after Kwon serves a four-month prison sentence for document forgery in Montenegro.
KyberSwap's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) has reached out to the attacker who stole $50 million, offering a 10% bounty in exchange for the safe return of the funds.
Bitcoin's price consolidation below $38,000 suggests a bullish undertone with shallow dips, and an ascending triangle formation indicates a potential breakout above $40,000 and a continued higher move in December supported by seasonal trends.
The co-founders of blockchain analytics platform Glassnode are bullish on Bitcoin, predicting that the gold-to-Bitcoin ratio could surge to over 100, potentially leading to a BTC value of $199,300 and gains of approximately 432%. Additionally, they suggest that the altcoin market may enter a season of outperformance.
Apple has removed the popular Bitcoin Lightning wallet app Wallet of Satoshi from its U.S.-facing App Store, but the app is still available for download in Australia and Singapore; the reasons for the removal are unclear.
An email threatening to blow up Mumbai's Terminal 2 at the international airport has demanded one million dollars in Bitcoin to prevent the blast.
Coinbase Global has seen a significant increase in market value this year as a result of the soaring prices of Bitcoin and growing investor sentiment towards the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, but some analysts believe that the company is currently overvalued and recommend a hold rating for its stock.
Jim Cramer admits he was wrong about Bitcoin and regrets urging investors to sell, despite personally making a profit from his investment in the cryptocurrency.
Australia's tax regulator, the ATO, has failed to clarify whether certain decentralized finance transactions, such as staking Ether on Lido or transferring funds via layer 2 networks, incur capital gains tax (CGT), leaving DeFi users uncertain about compliance with the new guidance. The lack of clarity has caused confusion and potential unintended tax consequences for investors.
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has transferred $36 million worth of altcoins to Coinbase and Binance, including Polygon and Avalanche, according to on-chain data.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently in jail, traded four packets of mackerel for a haircut in prison, as mackerel has become a popular trading commodity in US prisons since tobacco products were banned.
Binance pleads guilty to violating U.S. laws and agrees to pay $4.3 billion in penalties, HTX exchange experiences another hack, and South Korea allows 100,000 people to test its CBDC.
Crypto exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, will resume deposits and withdrawals within 24 hours after suffering a $30 million exploit, promising to compensate for the losses and ensure the safety of user funds.
The price of Ether (ETH) is trading slightly higher, maintaining support above $2,000, with the uptrend being attributed to improved decentralized applications (DApps), increased protocol fees, and Ethereum's dominance in the NFT market, although regulatory challenges faced by Binance could have significant consequences.
Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have been ordered to pay $4.3 billion in fines by the CFTC, signaling the beginning of an aggressive pursuit of crypto exchanges that violate trade laws, according to Commissioner Caroline D. Pham.
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, who was a strong supporter of Bitcoin, is down nearly 8% on his investment of 3,120 BTC, despite buying the cryptocurrency during its 2021 bull market.
Hashgraph technology, a superior and energy-efficient alternative to traditional blockchain networks, could have several applications in the space industry including secure satellite communication, tokenization of resources from asteroid mining, space supply chain management, tracking and management of space traffic, and smart contracts for autonomous spacecraft and space vehicles.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is expected to experience a significant price surge due to increased interest from institutional investors and whales, with predictions of a rally in the next week or two and a potential spike to $0.15, according to analysts.
XRP's price has dropped 18.5% from its recent high, and technical indicators suggest further declines, potentially reaching $0.50, as investors move their holdings to exchanges for selling. However, some predict XRP will resume its bull trend and reach $0.80 or even $4.20 in 2024.
Crypto strategist Credible Crypto believes that Kaspa (KAS) could face rejection at a resistance level before continuing its rally, and predicts Bitcoin (BTC) will correct down more than 4% due to a sudden sell-off.
The attacker who drained $46 million from KyberSwap used a complex and carefully engineered smart contract exploit that took advantage of the platform's concentrated liquidity feature.
Klever, a blockchain technology company, has received a $20 million investment from GEM Digital Limited to further their vision of creating a user-friendly and inclusive blockchain ecosystem.
A Bitcoin sender accidentally paid a record-breaking $3 million in transaction fees, leaving the recipient with only $2 million worth of Bitcoin.
The CEO of Binance steps down amid a $4 billion settlement, the SEC sues Kraken, and Bittrex Global announces its shutdown, highlighting the ongoing battle for regulatory clarity in the U.S. Meanwhile, Grayscale Research suggests that a moderate allocation to Bitcoin can be beneficial for investors due to its high-return potential and low correlation to stocks.
Despite the increasing excitement over a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), some market participants are doubtful that BTC price will reach $40,000 again, with one trader even suggesting that it may not hit $42,000. However, on the other end of the spectrum, another expert believes that Bitcoin could potentially reach $1,000,000 per coin after ETF approval.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recalls his eureka moment of creating a fast, optimized smart contract blockchain protocol for central limit order books, inspired by his previous work at Qualcomm, leading to the successful launch of Solana in 2020 and its growth in the developer community. However, the platform has faced challenges such as network outages and competition with Ethereum.
A Bitcoin user accidentally paid a $3.1 million transaction fee, the eighth-highest in Bitcoin's history, while transferring 139.42 BTC, with the possibility of the mining pool returning the funds still uncertain.
Samson Mow, chief executive of Jan3 and an advisor to El Salvador, plans to meet with Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, to discuss bitcoin adoption, although Milei has not explicitly mentioned bitcoin in his plans to disband the central bank and dollarize the economy.
Cryptocurrency prices have not fully recovered since last year's Thanksgiving, but a $3,000 investment in Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum would be up 61.5%, compared to a 12.8% increase in the S&P 500.
Singaporean crypto-fiat payment gateway Alchemy Pay is expanding in the United States after acquiring a money services license in Iowa, and is also pursuing license applications in the UK and Hong Kong.
Uniswap's governance token, UNI, has surged by over 15%, outperforming the rest of the crypto market, potentially influenced by a proposal to delegate funds from the DAO's treasury, while other altcoins including FTT and Bitcoin also experienced gains; in contrast, the market capitalization of bonk (BONK) has skyrocketed by 1,800% in the past four weeks but may face challenges as Binance listed perpetual contracts tied to the token with 50x leverage, historically indicating significant price tops, and South Korea plans to launch a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) involving 100,000 citizens in early 2022.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a rise in value, indicating the potential for further gains, marking its best performance since 2020.
Bitcoin is flowing from Binance to Coinbase, possibly due to retail outflows and concerns over legal implications against Binance, while Coinbase's reserves are increasing, indicating a shift towards compliant or licensed exchanges.
Blast, a layer-2 blockchain set to launch in March, has attracted over $225 million in staked assets, despite withdrawals being closed until March, with some critics likening its reward program to a pyramid scheme.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $38,000 as concerns over Binance's fine faded and speculation grew about a potential US approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could lead to significant institutional investment.
Polygon (MATIC) is predicted to have significant upside potential, while Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to rally, Ethereum (ETH) could experience a strong surge if it breaks a key resistance level, and Solana (SOL) is anticipated to reach a new high in 2023.
U.S. prosecutors are requesting that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao remain in the country until his sentencing due to concerns about his potential flight risk.